US Bridges

Radecke Avenue over Moores Run

Poor

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.2 MI W Cedonia Ave · Structure no. 200000BC4405010

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,737
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Radecke Avenue over Moores Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Radecke Avenue over Moores Run in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 95 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 10,737 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,102 by 2036. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRadecke Avenue
CrossesMoores Run
Location0.2 MI W Cedonia Ave
RouteCity Street 1030
Coordinates39.33024, -76.53504
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,737 (2016)
Projected traffic13,102 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$138,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Radecke Avenue over Moores Run built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Radecke Avenue over Moores Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Radecke Avenue over Moores Run carry?

About 10,737 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Radecke Avenue over Moores Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Radecke Avenue over Moores Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.